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·February 11, 2026·8 min read

AI “Mind Control” Can Stop Animal Behaviors in a Split Second

Researchers developed an advanced AI system named YORU that can identify specific animal behaviors with over 90% accuracy across multiple species. By combining this high-speed recognition with optogenetics, the team successfully demonstrated the ability to shut down specific brain circuits in real-time using targeted light.

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·April 25, 2025·6 min read

These 3 Bad Habits in Your 30s Impact Later Mental Health

A decades-long study in Finland reveals that smoking, heavy drinking, and physical inactivity in early adulthood are strongly linked to declining physical and mental health by age 36. Participants with all three habits showed elevated depression symptoms, higher metabolic risk, and lower self-rated health and wellbeing scores.

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·December 9, 2024·5 min read

Fetal Immunity Defends the Brain Before Birth

New research reveals that fetuses can mount immune responses against infections long before birth, challenging the assumption that they rely solely on maternal immunity. A study on Zika virus infections found that immune cells like microglia protect the developing brain, while others, like monocytes, can cause damaging inflammation.

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·May 17, 2024·3 min read

AI Tool Speeds Up Brain Tumor Classification

Researchers developed DEPLOY, an AI tool that can classify brain tumors into 10 major subtypes with 95% accuracy. The tool analyzes microscopic images of tumor tissue, providing a faster and more accessible alternative to DNA methylation-based profiling. DEPLOY could potentially be used to classify other cancers as well.

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·January 2, 2022·5 min read

Brain Wrinkles and Folds Matter: Researchers Are Studying the Mechanics of How They Form

Researching the mechanics of how brain wrinkles and folds form may hold the key to understanding how brain disorders occur and identifying new treatment options.

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·August 31, 2021·4 min read

Do You Hate Seeing People Fidget? You’re Not Alone

Approximately one-third of people suffer from misokinesia, an anxious or frustrated reaction to watching another person fidgeting.

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·August 31, 2021·6 min read

People Often Avoid Feeling Compassion for Others When They Feel It’s a Lot of Effort

People may actively decide to withhold feeling compassion for others when they believe it is more challenging or requires mental effort.

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·January 14, 2019·5 min read

Sleeping Less Than Six Hours May Increase Cardiovascular Risk

Researchers report sleeping less than six hours a night may increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease compared to those who sleep the recommended eight hours per night.

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·January 14, 2019·6 min read

Pioneering Surgery Restores Movement in Children Paralyzed by Acute Flaccid Myelitis

Researchers have developed a new and innovative surgery that involves the transfer of nerves to help restore movement to children suffering paralysis as a result of contracting AFM.